Hinge bracket for fixtures



g- 1943- 4 R. s. SANFORD HINGE BRACKET FOR FIXTURES 'fFiled March 16, 1940 Figure 1 is a perspective view of a hinge brack-p, et for carrying a fixture, the bracket embodying the features of this invention and the hinge being shown at an upper edge thereof: I

Fig. 2 is a perspective view of, the construction shown in Fig. 1 with the fixture and one of the hinged elements swung outwardly from a supporting wall to which the other element of the hinge bracket construction is secured;

Fig. 3 is an enlarged central vertical sectional view't'aken on the'line 33 of Fig. '1, showing the fixture'fragmentarily;

Fig. 4 isan enlarged bottom view of the hinged cover portion ofthebracket showing fragmentarily a portion of the fixture secured thereto;

Fig. .5 is a perspective view similar to Fig. 1

showing a different form of fixture and showing the hinge of the bracket disposed at a lower edge thereof; 3

'1 Fig. 6' is a perspective view of the construction .of'Fig'. .5 showing the-fixture and cover plate of 9 the bracket swung outwardly from the wall;

7 is an enlarged central vertical sectional view taken on the line 1-101 Fig. 5 showing a fragmentary portion of the fixture;

Fig. Bis-a rear elevational view of a fragmentary portion of a bracket embodying the features of this invention in which is incorporated a dif-' vferent type of latching means for holding the hinged membersin detachable engagement; and a Fig. 9 isa perspective view showing a still further' form of fixture embodying the featuresof this invention.

Referringnow to the drawing and more particularly to'Figs. 1 to 4, inclusive, thereof, the construction embodying the features of this invention isshown as comprising a supporting plate Ill adapted to be secured to a wall or other support and a cover plate ll hinged to'the supporting plate It. Both the supporting and cover plates are preferably formed of sheet metal, the

pin IS. The aperture 13 communicates with a .slit l 9 extending longitudinally through the edge of the supporting plate and also communicates witha laterally extending slit. 20 terminating within. the confines of the supporting plate In.

The cover plate H ispreferably embossed to provide a compartment 2| between it and the supporting plate or, in other words, the front face of the cover plate is provided with a peripheral flange 22 extending angularly therefrom in the direction of the supporting plate. The peripheral flange 22 'is preferably of a size and shape substantially the same asthe peripheral edge of the supporting plate it) for fitting there--v 'ov'er so'that the supporting plate is wholly concealed. The Compartmentll houses the securing means such as the screws I4 and I5 when the 29 hinged'to the supporting plate.

construction is offered for sale at retail stores and conceals the securing means after the bracket and fixture are mounted on a supporting wall, The compartment may also be employed for the purpose of receiving a portion of a display card in order that the construction might be held thereto fordisplay on the counter.

spaced cars 23 are extended from the flange 22 on one side of the cover plate, the ears being rolled into bearings for receiving the pin it to form the hinge connection between the cover plate and the supporting plate. The flange 22 on an edge opposite to that of the hinge is provided with spaced cutaway portions 24 providing therebetween a substantial rigid projection 25. Ears 26 are spaced on opposite sides ofthe slit l9 and extend from the edge of the supporting plate opposite to that of the hinged edge thereof, the ears being received in the cutaway portions 24. The ears are preferably of a substantially elliptical shape so that upon entering the cutaway portionsz l engagement is had with the projection 25 to force the ears apart and effect a snap engagement therewith, the. slit l 9 permitting a resiliency of theears to effect such, engagement.

A fixture 21 in the form of a combination tum bler and toothbrush holder is Welded or otherwise secured to thefront face ofthe cover plate I l. Such a fixture is shown for purposes of illustration only and it is to be understood that various types of fixtures of the like may be secured to a wall or othersupport by the bracket ofthis invention. When it is desired to secure the fixture to a wall or other support, the fixture is always in position such that a symmetrical alignment thereof may be had during the actual attaching of the securing means on the wall. When the fixture is thus attached the cover plate is dropped and latched in position ready for use.

Referring now more particularly to Figs. 5 to 7,

inclusive, of the drawing, a bracket embodying the features of this invention is shown as comprising a supporting plateZSadapted to besecured to a wall or other support and a cover. plate The structures of the supporting plate and'the cover plate are identical with that above described with reference to Figs. 1 to 4, inclusive, and, it is not believed to be necessary to repeat such description. It is sufficient to state that a-fixture 30 in the form of a towel bar is attached to the cover plate to show a modified form of fixture construction and that the hinge between the cover plate is disposed oppositely to that. of the above described embodiment. In. other words, the latching means are disposed at the top of the bracket in- Stead of at the bottom as in the previously clescribed embodiments and the hinge is disposed in the bottom in the: present figures; instead of at the top as in the previously described embodiments.

The same features are obtained in the pres.- ent described embodiment as in the previously described construction, the compartment formed by the cover plate, in which the body portion has a peripheral flange of a size and shape substantially the same as the peripheral edge. of the supporting plate, housing'the securing means when on display on a counter and also securing the fixture and bracket to a display card for the attraction of prospective purchasers. When mounted on the wall-,the securing means are con- .cealed'from view and in this manner do not deltractfrom the appearance of the. design.

As shown more particularly in Fig. 6 when the towel bar is likewise carried therewith in order to obtain a substantial clearance between the cover plate is swung outwardly from the wall the adjacent one edge thereof to said supporting plate for enclosing the securing means there wall and the towel bar in order that towels,

washcloths, or the like, may be readily and conveniently disposed thereon. When the cover plate is swung backwardly to a latched position Y adjacent the wall, the towels thereon are firmly secured in position for hanging.

"Referring now more particularly to Fig. 8 of "the drawing, a modified form of bracket construction is shown wherein the supporting member 3| is provided with space gears 32 and 33 between which resilient ears3-l may be frictionally 3 l5 engaged, the ears 34 extending from the cover plate 35. In this embodiment the details of construction of the remainderof the bracket are the same as in the previously described embodiments bar, and in the form of constructionshown in Fig. 9, not ,only are the features previously recited with respect to the other embodiments present, but the hinged brackets afford an opportunity for correct alignment during installation.

While several embodiments of this invention are herein shownand described, it is to be; un-

with the exception that the latching means thereof have been modified as set forthabove.

for and for carrying a fixture, spaced resilient ears on an opposed edge of one of said plates, and a rigid projection on the other of said plates for detachable engagement between said ears for securing said cover plate against movement relative to said supporting plate. i i

4. A bracket comprising a supporting plate having aperturestherein adapted to receive securing means for mounting said supporting plate on a wall or other support, an embossed cover plate for enclosing said securing means and for carrying a fixture, a hinge onadjacent edges of each of said supporting and cover plates for permitting a relative swinging movernent therebetween, spaced resilient ears on said supporting plate extending angularly therefrom in the direction of said cover plate, and a rigid projection on said cover plate extending angularlytherefrom in the direction of said supporting plate for frictional engagement between said spacedfrev silient ears for detachably securing said plates against relative movement therebetweeni 5. A bracket comprising a supportingplate having apertures therein adapted to receive securing means for mounting said supporting plate derstood thatvarious modifications, thereof may be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of this invention and, therefore, the same is only to be limited by the scope of the; prior; art. and the appended claims.

1. A bracket comprising a c supporting plate adapted to be secured to a wall or other support,

and a cover plate hinged to said supporting plate for carrying a fixture and embossed to provide a hollow space between saidplates for, en-

closing the securing means for said bracket.

2. A bracket comprising a supporting plate i adapted to be secured to a wall or other support,

an embossed cover plate hinged adjacent one closing the securing means therefor and for carrying a fixture, at leastone of saidplates being of resilient material, "and cooperating latching members formed integrally with and adjacent porting plate adapted to be secured to a wall or other support, an embossed cover plate hinged edge thereof to said supporting plate for enon a wall or other support, one of said apertures communicating with a transverse slit, an embossed cover plate for enclosing said securing ,means and for carrying afixture, a hinge on 7 adjacent edges of each of] said supporting and cover-plates for permitting a relative swinging movement therebetween, spacedears onan opposed edge of said supporting plate, said ears being on opposite sides of a slit in said support-. ing plate extending for communication with said,

transverse slit, and a projection on said cover plate extending therefrom between said spaced ears for frictional engagement therewith to detachably secure said plates against relative movement therebetween. i a h 6. Bracket means for supporting a fixture, comprising a supporting plate having means for securement to a support, means fixedly related to said fixture shaped to conceal at leastfthe portion of said plate containing said securement means, means for hinging said fixedly related means and said fixture on said supporting plate for movement from a position wherein saidsecurement means are exposed to a position wherein said securementmeans and said plate portion are concealed, and means for latching said fixedly related means and said fixture'in the latter of said positions. f i ROY S. SANFORD. 

